A Collection of Stories from the San Juans by Cynthia Chertos

■ Book Review by Ellen Galland

Sometimes the best way to get a sense of a place is provided by fiction. Cynthia Chertos has written fourteen poignant stories set in and around Silverton, Colorado. If you’re a tourist who knows little about this town, the stories will give you a real understanding of its remarkable location, people and history. If you’re a local whose family has lived here for gener…